The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1618

Chapter 1618:

“Corrine, are you not at the office today?” Jolene’s voice rang casually through the receiver.

Corrine’s gaze flicked instinctively to Waldo. “No. Is something the matter?”

On the other end, Jolene sounded breezy. “I have a bit of free time lately. Thought I might invite you out for a drink.”

Before Corrine could even shape a reply, Waldo reached over and plucked the phone from her hand. “Weren’t you abroad? When did you come back? Why are you suddenly—” Click. The call ended.

Corrine raised an eyebrow and tilted her head. “Did you two have a fight?”

lacked conviction. “Do I even know her that well? What would

the moment he heard Jolene’s voice, a rush of frustration surged through him. He wanted to grab her, shake her, force her to look him in the eye and explain everything. But standing beside Corrine, he

studied his face with an amused smirk. “So… do

her?” His voice shot up in

eyes narrowed, a knowing glint dancing within them. She had already read him like a headline. Her silence spoke volumes. Waldo shifted uncomfortably,

thought the moment had passed—until Corrine struck

law firm last week,” she said casually. Then, leaning in with her nose theatrically close to his collar,

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an instant, he took a step back, sniffing at his own

enjoying herself. “Look

envelope above her head to shield herself from the afternoon sun. “Just a word of advice, Waldo. Jolene has admirers lined up like they’re buying concert tickets. If you keep dragging your feet, you’ll be clapping at her wedding instead of standing beside her.” She turned and strolled away, her laughter

his eyes fixed on her retreating silhouette. His jaw clenched slightly. Attend Jolene’s wedding? Over